dip·lo·mat·ic 
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adjective
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adjective 1 : involving the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries : of or relating to diplomats or their work
▪ Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations. ▪ diplomatic credentials ▪ a diplomatic career 2 [more diplomatic; most diplomatic] : not causing bad feelings : having or showing an ability to deal with people politely
▪ We need to find a diplomatic [=tactful] way to say no.
▪ Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations. ▪ diplomatic credentials ▪ a diplomatic career
▪ We need to find a diplomatic [=tactful] way to say no.
— dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/ adverb
▪ The situation was resolved diplomatically. ▪ One critic diplomatically described the show as “interesting.”
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/ adverb ▪ The situation was resolved diplomatically. ▪ One critic diplomatically described the show as “interesting.”
